Ashtabula County
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SPONSORED: Autumn Awaits in Ashtabula County! Let the sweet smell of ripening grapes fill your senses as you travel through the Grand River Valley wine country in Ashtabula County. Reach for apples at one of our fruit farms, pick a pumpkin at our farmer's markets, sip award winning wines at our wineries. Up for a little scare? Test your limits at our haunted winery and corn maze. Discover covered bridges & barn quilts while taking in the colorful fall foliage of Ashtabula County.
VisitAshtabulaCounty.com.
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The only winery in the world with a working Ferris Wheel! Take a ride on Big Eli and watch the sunset over Lake Erie, right on the shore at Geneva-On-The-Lake. Live music nightly through Labor Day.
Join us for our events: Blues, Burgers and Beer Fair Sat 8/20, Celtic Feis Sat 8/27, Clam Bake Sept. 17 & 18, reservations required. OldFirehouseWinery.com.
----- SF/V 8) 07.20.16 -----
Have you always wanted to fly 60 feet above the ground? Now you can at Geneva-on-the-Lake's family fun center, Adventure Zone! The all new "Zip Zone" zip line is ready to fly you across the park. Plenty to satisfy the adrenaline junkie; Screaming Eagle go carts, Bungee Tramp, Blaster Bumper Boats, Adventure Golf and Arcade.
Looking for a cool place to host your child’s birthday party? Check out Adventure Zone's party packages.
AdventureZoneFun.com.
----- SF/V 7) 07.13.16 -----
When CoolCleveland stopped to talk with Morgan Frantz of North Coast Outpost at his "office" on the beach of Lake Erie at Geneva-On-The-Lake, we were a bit jealous. View the video here.
When Morgan told us of all the cool new stuff happening in town, we were even more excited about visiting: the Adventure Zone's new Zip Zone zip line, the new cottages at The Lodge & Conference Center, and the brand-new Geneva-On-The-Lake Brewing Company. VisitAshtabulaCounty.com.
You can smell the grape harvest as you gaze at the magnificent autumn foliage while visiting our 20 wineries and 18 covered bridges. Begin your holiday shopping in our quaint downtown shops while enjoying holiday music being played downtown. Be transformed in the 14 rooms of Christmas magic at Catherine’s Christmas!
Geneva will be soon be transformed into a winter wonderland with a blanket of snow and a frozen Lake Erie. Don't miss Winterfest February 6th with ice skating, horse drawn wagon rides, ice carving and more! Located 45 miles from Cleveland off I-90 at Rt. 534 and Rt. 20 in the heart of Ohio's Wine Country. GenevaChamber.org 440-466-8694.
This unique and exciting winery overlooks Lake Erie and is the Village's first fire station. A spacious patio, quaint gazebo, and multi level decks lets visitors enjoy the ambiance of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio's First Summer Resort.
In summer, enjoy music 7 nights a week, party-themed craft shows every Saturday, and our full service alfresco restaurant. And Firehouse is the only winery in the world with a Ferris wheel- take a spin! Old Firehouse is open daily year round, Summer hours Noon to Midnight. OldFirehouseWinery.com
Pairings, Ohio's Wine and Culinary Experience, is now featuring Chef Michael Lorah with luncheon menus showcasing Ohio grown food items, many of which come from the Farmers' Market held each Saturday at Pairings. Each meal is prepared fresh and matched with one of 35 award winning, Ohio grown wines representing vintners across the state.
Interested in learning more about wine appreciation? Pairings' talented staff conducts daily tastings and frequent classes to take the mystery out of wine appreciation. And each Thursday evening, one winemaker hosts a 'Meet Me at Pairings' gathering to celebrate the wines from their cellars. For a full schedule of classes: Pairings.com
----- SF 1) 06.24.15 -----
Adventure Zone, in the resort community of Geneva on the Lake, is the region's best family entertainment center with fun for every age. Screaming Eagle go karts, blaster bumper boats, a challenging Adventure Golf course, cages for softball and baseball, climbing walls and bouncy tramps, manicured grounds and an arcade with over 100 of the hottest games in the nation offer an affordable afternoon escape.
To extend any visit to a 'stay-cation,' add a day at the beach, a stroll along the iconic Geneva on the Lake 'Strip' and an overnight at our Geneva Lodge or one of the lakefront cottages. AdventureZoneFun.com.
----- VIDEO 2) 05.27.15 -----
Geneva-On-The-Lake, less than an hour East of Cleveland, welcomes the young and old, bicyclists and motorcyclists, families and singles, reunions, anniversaries and honeymooners.
CoolCleveland selects the highlights of this not-so-hidden gem on the shores of Lake Erie.
From golf courses and mini-golf to lakefront cottages and lodges, from first class wineries to vintage burger joints, from amusement parks to RV & camping resorts, Geneva-On-The-Lake is a pocket-sized paradise with something for just about everyone.
----- VIDEO 1) 09.17.14 -----
In some states, a trip to a winery can be as dry as last year’s vintage.
But in Ashtabula County’s Wine Country, the music, food and fun flow as fast as the top-notch wines and local craft brews.
Mark Winchell of the Ashtabula CVB talks with Cool Cleveland about the quality of Ohio’s wines, the burgeoning culinary scene, and the musical entertainment happening throughout the season and throughout the region.\\\\